Kilroy Realty(KRC) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - FFO for the quarter was $1.13 per diluted share, including approximately $0.11 per share of one-time items [10] - Cash same property NOI growth in the second quarter was 4.50%, with one-time items contributing 3.00% [10] - Occupancy at the end of the second quarter was 80.8%, down from 81.4% at the end of the first quarter [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is under contract to sell land at 20 Sixth Street in Los Angeles for $41 million, which is approximately $20 million per acre [6] - The sale of 501 Santa Monica was completed for $40 million, slightly over $500 per square foot [7] - A four-building campus in Silicon Valley is under contract for $365 million, with current occupancy at 89% expected to drop to 65% in 2026 [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has seen a resurgence in office demand in San Francisco, which is encouraging for future developments [3] - The spread between leased and occupied space increased to 270 basis points, a 100 basis point improvement year over year [12] - GAAP releasing spreads were negative 11.2% in the second quarter, while cash releasing spreads were negative 15.2% [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to monetize non-income producing land and concentrate investments in areas with robust demand drivers [5] - The Flower Mart project is the largest investment in the future development pipeline, requiring a redesign to maximize value [3] - The company is focused on maintaining flexibility in its development plans to respond to market conditions [4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects a modest decline in occupancy in the third quarter but is optimistic about positive net absorption in the fourth quarter [11] - The company raised its 2025 FFO outlook to a range of $4.05 to $4.15 per share, reflecting updated expectations for capitalization at the Flower Mart [13] - Management acknowledges the impact of AI on office space requirements, noting both job losses and new job creation in the tech sector [42][45] Other Important Information - The company has a total buyback authorization of approximately $400 million, which has not yet been utilized [22] - The company is actively evaluating its future land bank for monetization opportunities [81] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the type of buyers and valuation discussions? - Management noted a variety of buyers including institutional and owner-users, with good depth in the bidding pool [17][20] Question: Can you provide more detail on KOP2 activity? - Management reported active lease negotiations for about 100,000 square feet primarily with life science and healthcare tenants [24][25] Question: How do you view the impact of AI on office space? - Management sees AI as a growth strategy for companies, with new job creation expected in markets like San Francisco [42][45] Question: What is the status of the Flower Mart project? - Management is in ongoing discussions with the city for flexibility in entitlements and expects to provide updates in future calls [60][91]